What is the meaning of "gathering" (majlis) in the Hadith: "No people sit in a gathering (majlis) in which they do not remember Allah or invoke blessings upon their Prophet, but that it will be a source of regret for them. If He wills, He will punish them, and if He wills, He will forgive them"? And is it considered a gathering if a person passes through for a minute, drinks water, or greets and leaves? And what is the meaning of "sitting place" (maq'ad) and "walking place" (mamsha) in the Hadith: "Whoever sits in a sitting place (maq'ad) without remembering Allah therein, it will be a source of regret for him from Allah. And whoever lies down in a resting place without remembering Allah therein, it will be a source of regret for him from Allah. And no one walks in a walking place (mamsha) without remembering Allah therein, but that it will be a source of regret for him from Allah"?
A Muslim must remember Allah and send blessings upon the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, in every gathering and place, such as while sitting, lying down, or walking. This is to maximize rewards and avoid regret and remorse on the Day of Judgment. Remembrance can be through praise, glorification, and magnification (of Allah), or by discussing Allah's signs, offering advice, and teaching. The expiation for a gathering is by saying: "Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, ashhadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk" (Glorified are You, O Allah, and with Your praise, I bear witness that there is no god but You, I seek Your forgiveness and repent to You).
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